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Frederick Sound Port of Call

Frederick Sound is one of the busiest ports of call along the
Inside Passage. Of all the cruise ports in Alaska, it has a
well-earned reputation for being the best place to see humpback
whales. Roughly 500 of the graceful creatures pass through
Frederick Sound each year, using the area as a feeding ground and
giving visitors an opportunity for a once-in-a-lifetime
encounter.

Cruise ships dock in the town of Petersburg. While the shallow
waters can't accommodate large cruise ships, Frederick Sound is
popular with smaller ships and buzzes with activity all summer
long.

Shopping

Shopping opportunities in Frederick Sound are not abundant,
however there are some small bookshops and art galleries in town
where you can find handmade items as well as tacky tourist
memorabilia.

Best Buy

vacuum-packed smoked salmon

Excursions

Explore the LeConte Glacier and spot humpback whales on a sea
kayak tour

Go bird-watching in the Blind Slough or at Eagle Roost Park

Enjoy the panoramic views from the Petersburg High School
boardwalk

Soak up some local history at the Clausen Memorial Museum

Have a picnic and explore the tide pools on Sandy Beach

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